To the moms overcoming Apraxia, I see you. At first, when writing down my thoughts about the 2017 National Conference on Apraxia of Speech, I wanted to talk about what I had learned. We all know how challenging it can be to find information about Apraxia! However, when I started writing, I realized I had to put into practice what I had just been taught. In her lecture at … [Read more...]
A Unique Perspective: When Profession and Parenthood Collide (Guest Post by Laura Smith)
During her CASANA Bootcamp experience, our Founder Brooke Rea met fellow SLP Laura Smith, otherwise known as SLP Mommy of Apraxia. Laura is a champion advocate for all things CAS and her daughter Ashlynn, and we wanted to share some of her story with you as a unique Parent Perspective. If you want to know more about Laura or her journey with CAS, please check out her blog … [Read more...]
Fighting for a Voice: The Accidental Advocate – A Parent’s Perspective (Guest Post by Liesa)
This post is part of an ongoing series of posts from parents. We are so excited to be sharing some thoughts and stories from some Ontario Parents who are deep in the trenches of their child’s CAS journey. While each in a difference place, and in a different location within Ontario, as parents we think you will feel CONNECTED to them, hope it will help SUPPORT you in your … [Read more...]
The Challenge of Having a Child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech – A Parent’s Perspective (Guest Post by Robin)
This post is part of an ongoing series of posts from parents. We are so excited to be sharing some thoughts and stories from some Ontario Parents who are deep in the trenches of their child’s CAS journey. While each in a difference place, and in a different location within Ontario, as parents we think you will feel CONNECTED to them, hope it will help SUPPORT you in your … [Read more...]
Sharing Our Story – A Parent’s Perspective (Guest Post by Lorrie)
This post is part of an ongoing series of posts from parents. We are so excited to be sharing some thoughts and stories from some Ontario Parents who are deep in the trenches of their child’s CAS journey. While each in a difference place, and in a different location within Ontario, as parents we think you will feel CONNECTED to them, hope it will help SUPPORT you in your … [Read more...]